Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Carlos King was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during a robbery while working an off-duty job as a cab driver. A subject attempted to rob Officer King. When Officer King identified himself as a Police Officer and arrest the suspect, he was shot and killed. The suspect thought to be 16 years old, was charged with murder. Then it was discovered he was only 15 and could only be tried in family court according to New York law. The most severe term he could receive would be three years in reformatory school. Officer King served 12 years with the New York City Transit Police Department and was assigned to Transit District 2.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer King gave the New York City Transit Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Carlos King is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Transit Police Department, 11 of 14 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 78.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carlos King's cause is highlighted.
How Carlos King Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carlos King is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carlos King was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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